John Hébert: Jazz Musician in New York

About John Hébert

John Hébert is a jazz bassist and composer heard regularly on New York City bandstands, including Smalls Jazz Club. He leads the John Hébert Quintet and brings the same working-band focus to projects under his own name, including performances billed as “John Hébert Quintet.” His playing centers on time, tone, and close listening, with lines that support the ensemble as much as they shape the music. The approach favors structure and clarity over spectacle.